Korea – 27 July – 8 August 2009
Geomunoreum Jeju Island, Republic of Korea – 27 July – 8 August 2009 Natural site The site: Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes together comprise three sites that make up 18,846 ha. It includes Geomunoreum, regarded as the finest lava tube system of caves anywhere, with its multicoloured carbonate roofs and floors, and dark-coloured lava walls; the fortress-like Seongsan Ilchulbong tuff cone, rising out of the ocean, a dramatic landscape; and Mount Hallasan, the highest in Korea, with its waterfalls, multi-shaped rock formations, and lake-filled crater. The site, of outstanding aesthetic beauty, also bears testimony to the history of the planet, its features and processes. The Geomunoreum lava tube system, which is regarded as the finest such cave system in the world, has an outstanding visual impact even for those experienced with such phenomena. The project and its objectives: Of the three World Heritage sites in Jeju Island – Geomunorem, Mt.Halla and Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak) – the Geomunorem is still relatively unknown to the non-specialists, despite its indubitable attractions. The main objective of the project will therefore be to promote the site towards a wider public through the presence and work of the international volunteers. While running awareness-raising actions with the local population about the interest and necessity to protect Geomunorem unique natural heritage site, the volunteers will also help demonstrating the value of non-formal education to the local and national authorities involved in the preservation of the site. The activities: During the two weeks of the camp, the international volunteers will run several activities for the promotion and conservation of Geomunoreum site.
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